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Flu Restrictions in Place

If you are planning to visit a Duke hospital, please be aware that flu restrictions are in place. These visitor restrictions are activated in response to an increase in flu-like activity across North Carolina and elsewhere, and are part of our efforts to minimize the spread of the flu virus.

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Know your rights

Patient Rights and Privacy

We view health care as a partnership between you and your caregivers. We are dedicated to respecting patients' rights, values and dignity, and facilitating your understanding of your responsibilities as partners in the treatment process. Please take a moment to read your patient rights. You can also learn more about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and view Duke Health's notice of privacy practices.

If you have any questions, please contact our Patient/Visitor Relations Department at 919-862-5845.

Living Wills and Advance Care Planning

If you are 18 or older, and mentally competent, you have the right to make decisions about your medical care. Living wills, a healthcare power of attorney, and advance instruction for mental health treatment are legal forms that help you make decisions about your medical care.